Veteran actor and filmmaker Lekh Tandon passes away

Veteran actor and filmmaker Lekh Tandon passed away at the age of 88 at his Powai house in Mumbai. Known for his iconic filmography, the late actor and director died after his prolonged illness. The news of his passing away was confirmed on twitter by filmmaker Ashok Pandit.

Lekh Tandon has a list of great films to his credit. He also directed his first TV show Dil Dariya in 1988, post which he was also credited for discovering Shah Rukh Khan. His film Amrapali starring Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt was India’s submission to the 39th Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language Film.

Lekh Tandon also won Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for his movie Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye, along with Vrajendra Gaur and Madhusudan Kalekar in 1978. He has also starred in various Bollywood films like Swades, Rang De Basanti, Chennai Express among others.